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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.52, 675.75 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.52, 675.75 and 303.01 is: 418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.52 : 675.75 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.52/675.75 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.52x = 675.75 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.52x = 204,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,759.01/489.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.29

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